Enrollment
267
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holland, MI
North Holland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Holland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263591007189
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Holland Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Holland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Holland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: West Ottawa Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263591007189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Holland Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Holland Elementary School
North Holland Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Holland, Michigan, enrolling 267 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 267 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 517 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Holland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Black River Public School Elementary (395 students): North Holland Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 16.5:1).
West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students) and Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students) alongside North Holland Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Holland Elementary School compares
North Holland Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
White 28.1%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 8.2%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, North Holland Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Ottawa Public School District, which includes North Holland Elementary School.
$13,507
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 51.2%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Holland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ottawa High School Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macatawa Bay Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waukazoo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Holland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Holland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~267 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Holland Elementary School
How many students attend North Holland Elementary School?
North Holland Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Holland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Holland Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Holland Elementary School?
53.2% of students at North Holland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Holland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Holland Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Holland Elementary School?
North Holland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Holland Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, North Holland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Holland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Holland on the city page.
Is North Holland Elementary School a good school?
North Holland Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Ottawa Public School District?
Besides North Holland Elementary School, West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students), Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students), and Macatawa Bay Middle School (632 students). See the West Ottawa Public School District district page for the complete list.
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